Maintaining A Healthy Lake Champlain Ecosystem: Cormorant Control
Maintaining A Healthy Lake Champlain Ecosystem: Cormorant Control
The Issue
The double-crested cormorant is an invasive waterbird that impairs the fisheries, native birds, swimming, boating, and water health of Lake Champlain. Reliable funding is needed to control cormorants and protect Lake Champlain and the region's economy.
Lake Champlain InternationalPetition StarterLake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation actively involved in shaping the future of Lake Champlain's water quality and fisheries. Its mission is the conservation, restoration, and revitalization of Lake Champlain and its watershed. LCI educates, advocates, and motivates to ensure that Lake Champlain is swimmable, drinkable, and fishable.
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The Issue
The double-crested cormorant is an invasive waterbird that impairs the fisheries, native birds, swimming, boating, and water health of Lake Champlain. Reliable funding is needed to control cormorants and protect Lake Champlain and the region's economy.
Lake Champlain InternationalPetition StarterLake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation actively involved in shaping the future of Lake Champlain's water quality and fisheries. Its mission is the conservation, restoration, and revitalization of Lake Champlain and its watershed. LCI educates, advocates, and motivates to ensure that Lake Champlain is swimmable, drinkable, and fishable.
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The Decision Makers
Tom Vilsack
Dr. Gregory Parham
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Petition created on March 4, 2013